Despite recent developments, Assessment for Learning remains shrouded in mystery for many teachers. This one-day course will explain what it is, how it has developed and how languages teachers can best use its insights and techniques not merely to collect data, but also to increase students' motivation and raise their achievement. The course will be useful for any teachers wishing to update their knowledge and understanding of this important area, so as to improve their students' performance in the language skills. It will be of special interest to anyone returning to the classroom after a career break or anyone new to teaching in the UK.